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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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